Caswell County Health Data
Caswell County, North Carolina
Health Score
35/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
74.4 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.5%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
74.4 yr
State avg 74.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.5%
State avg 12.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
22
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
70
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Caswell County, North Carolina
Life expectancy matches state average
Caswell County residents live an average of 74.4 years, matching North Carolina's state average but trailing the U.S. average of 76.4 years. About 21% of residents report poor or fair health, slightly above the national rate of 18%, signaling room for improvement in health outcomes.
Middle of the pack in North Carolina
Caswell ranks at the state median for life expectancy, neither leading nor lagging its peers. The county's 21% poor/fair health rate places it in the lower half of North Carolina counties, reflecting health challenges that deserve attention.
Similar health challenges to peers
Caswell's life expectancy of 74.4 years mirrors neighboring Chowan County but trails Chatham County's impressive 79.9 years. Primary care access is notably thin at 22 providers per 100,000 residents—less than a third of Chowan's 73 per 100,000—creating gaps in preventive care.
Access barriers in rural healthcare
Caswell's uninsured rate of 12.5% matches the state average, but with only 22 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, many residents struggle to find nearby doctors. The shortage of providers—even compared to neighboring counties—means longer waits and travel for basic care.
Insurance coverage is your first step
If you're among Caswell's uninsured, visit HealthCare.gov or call 1-800-318-2596 to explore Marketplace plans and Medicaid eligibility. Coverage opens doors to preventive care and treatment that can add years to your life.
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Data Sources
Health data sourced from the County Health Rankings & Roadmaps, a collaboration between the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute.
Data is informational only. Not medical or health advice. Coverage varies by county and reporting year.